All Policy & legal articles – Page 134
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NewsBlack Friday and unseasonal weather hit December retail sales
Black Friday discounting and good weather hit December retail sales, according to the latest BDO High Street Sales Tracker.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Aurora and John Lewis
Retail news round-up on January 5, 2015: Tesco mulls job cuts and scrapping of rebates; Mike Shearwood steps down from Aurora; grocers building on just 6% of land; and John Lewis boss questions Black Friday discounts.
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NewsRetail ombudsman service launches to arbitrate consumer disputes
Lawyer Dean Dunham launches a retail ombudsman service designed to resolve disputes between consumers and retailers.
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NewsRetailers optimistic for 2015 and plan to increase investment levels
Retailers are optimistic about their prospects for 2015 and many predict increases in sales and plan to invest more, including in staffing.
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NewsRetailers demand talks with Government over 'fiscally neutral' rates review
Retailers have demanded talks with the Government over the proposed business rates review and its aim of being “fiscally neutral”.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on business rates, Tesco and 2015 prospects
Retail news round-up on January 2, 2015: Retailers to meet with government over ‘fiscally neutral’ rates review, Tesco remuneration committee head Stuart Chambers steps down, Retailers hopeful of a good 2015
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NewsRetail sales growth of 2% forecast for 2015 amid election uncertainty
Political uncertainty in the run-up to the election and fragile consumer confidence are expected to limit retail sales growth in 2015.
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NewsEU agrees to cap debit and credit card fees
The EU has agreed to cap the cost of processing debit and card payments fees in a move that has been welcomed by retailers.
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NewsVince Cable seeks meeting with Tesco’s Lewis amid job fears
Business secretary Vince Cable has asked for a meeting with Tesco chief executive Dave Lewis to find out how he intends to turn around the retailer.
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OpinionAnalysis: How grocers can embrace new food labelling regulations
Retailers must try to engage their shoppers when trying to meet the needs of the Food Information for Consumers Regulation (EU FIC).
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AnalysisRetail Week's 12 days of Christmas: The gifts all retailers want
With a general election coming up, it’s hard for retailers to second-guess prospects for 2015. Retail Week looks at the Christmas gifts retailers will hope for.
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NewsSupermarket offers 70% off high street prices for people on income support
A social supermarket has opened in London selling surplus food and drink for 70% less than high street prices to those living in poverty.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Amazon, Sports Direct and more
Retail news round-up on December 15, 2014: Tesco asks PwC to scrutinise stock, Amazon error results in products being sold for 1p; UK’s firs social supermarket opens; and Mike Ashley loans Sports Direct £40m.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on vacancy rates and John Lewis
Retail news round-up on December 12, 2014: Retail park vacancies and John Lewis
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AnalysisMayfield, Cheshire and King among retailers to respond to rates review
Reaction from the industry to the planned review into business rates, including from John Lewis Partnership boss Sir Charlie Mayfield.
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NewsChancellor confirms business rates review as 2% cap extended
Chancellor George Osborne has confirmed that there will be a review into the structure of business rates and has extended the 2% cap.
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NewsGeorge Osborne to unveil business rates review in Autumn Statement
Chancellor George Osborne is set to reveal an overhaul of business rates later today following a prolonged campaign against the tax.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on rates, Tesco, food prices and Amazon
Retail news round-up on December 3, 2014: Chancellor to review business rates; Tesco director to resign; Food prices down; Amazon boss on failure
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NewsComment: Retail’s prospects look encouraging in the new year
The retail focus right now is on ensuring jingling tills over the festive season but thoughts are already turning to prospects in 2015.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Aldi, Tesco, Amazon and business rates
Retail news round-up on November 24, 2014: Aldi UK leadership pair part company, Tesco cuts ad spend, Amazon plans new video service, business rates reform urged